Tackle the famous hill climbs surrounding Matlock. This is an extremely challenging short sportive with ride options of 60km/37 miles (1750m of ascent) and 33km/20 miles (750m of ascent) based in the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside - expect some very steep ascents (10 on the long route/4 on the shorter route) with gradients in excess of 20%. Includes: Sydnope Hill, Bank Road, Riber Road, Wirksworth, Bonsall, Birchover & Rowsley Bar. Make this sportive your final big challenge before winter!

For entries and comprehensive event information including the 2016 road book please see http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/sportives/matlock-top-ten/ 

On each route expect:

• A clearly signed/arrowed route
• A feed-station providing juice, water, gels/bars and fruit
• Colour route map provided including emergency numbers
• SPORTident chip timing for an instant post-event time
• Refreshments at the finish 
• Gold, silver and bronze awards based on your finishing time. Seperate women award times

Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am.

This event is organised by Dark & White Events (originally established 1996) who also bring you The Peak Epic, The Igloo, The Battle of Bradfield (BOB) and The Tommo sportives. As experienced cyclists ourselves we know exactly what we like to see at an event and we specialise in ensuring that all sportive participants achieve the best possible overall cycling experience.